Rwanda’s mobile subscriber numbers have passed 6.6 million, for a penetration of 62.5%.
The latest statistics issued by Rwanda’s Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) this week indicate steady growth in subscriber numbers this year, from 5.9 million (55.1% penetration) in January to 6.6 million (62.8%) at the end of July. MTN Rwandacell still holds the lion’s share of subscribers, with over 3.66 million.
|
OPERATORS |
January |
February |
March |
April |
May |
June |
July |
|
MTN Rwandacell |
3,454,270 |
3,458,996 |
3,452,182 |
3,484,964 |
3,522,555 |
3,599,540 |
3,665,094 |
|
TIGO Rwanda |
1,877,621 |
1,854,651 |
1,806,271 |
1,828,718 |
1,876,506 |
1,900,693 |
1,994,468 |
|
AIRTEL |
570,739 |
695,130 |
781,162 |
843,806 |
873,631 |
915,110 |
959,551 |
|
Total |
5,902,630 |
6,008,777 |
6,039,615 |
6,157,488 |
6,257,570 |
6,415,343 |
6,619,113 |
|
Mobile telephone |
55.1% |
56.1% |
57.3% |
58.40% |
59.5% |
60.9% |
62.8% |
